What would be the most appropriate nursing response to a woman who says, "My sister had a child with Tay-Sachs disease. I want to know if I could have a child with this condition."
A) "The disease is rare. It is unlikely that you would have a child with Tay-Sachs disease."
B) "A screening test can be done to determine if you are a carrier of the gene."
C) "The gene for Tay-Sachs disease is transmitted by the father."
D) "The cause of Tay-Sachs disease is thought to be an autoimmune response to a virus."

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Carriers can be identified by screening tests. Tay-Sachs disease has an autosomal recessive pattern of transmission.

What Would Be the Most Appropriate Nursing Response to a Woman